Jefferson County Jail | |
Nrhp Type: | cp |
Nocat: | yes |
Location: | Courthouse Sq., Madison, Indiana |
Coordinates: | 38.7361°N -85.3764°W |
Built: | -1850, 1859 |
Architect: | Multiple |
Architecture: | Greek Revival |
Added: | June 18, 1973 |
Refnum: | 73000019 |
Jefferson County Jail, also known as Jefferson County Jail and Sheriffs House, is a historic jail and residence located at Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built between 1848 and 1850, and is a two-story, rectangular Greek Revival style masonry building. The building consists of two blocks: a residential section in front and jail block at the rear. A kitchen wing was added in 1859. It features a classic pedimented gable temple front with a recessed entrance and pilasters.[1]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It is located in the Madison Historic District.